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Dupeyré House, located at 46 Armand-Dulamon Street in Mont-de-Marsan, is one of the few private hotels of the late 18th century still preserved in the Landes Prefecture. Enlisted for historical monuments in 2003, it is distinguished by its facade decorated with floral medallions, pilasters and family monogram. Its architecture, formerly attributed to Victor Louis, remains a testament to the bourgeois refinement of the period.

The history of the house began in 1751 when Étienne Dupeyré, a judge in Labrit, acquired a house in ruins, the "house of Lafarge". When he died in 1754, his son Jean, a criminal lieutenant of the senechal of Marsan, inherited the property and in 1787 bought an adjacent parcel, the "house of Magen". These combined grounds allow the construction of the private hotel, completed after 1787. The property includes remains of the old walls of Mont-de-Marsan, visible near the entrance door.

After the Revolution, the house changed hands several times. In 1899, Abbé François-Jules Gieure, future bishop of Bayonne, bought it from the Dupeyré descendants for 18,000 francs. In 1916, she became a place of Catholic education under the aegis of an SCI founded in 1926. In 1943, the building was transferred to a gaming association, before building a youth hub until 1977, when it was sold to private investors.

The architectural complex, including courtyard, garden and stables, covers 11 ares and 37 centiares. Despite the partial sale of a stable in 1950, the house retains its historic character. Its broken roof, three levels and dependencies reflect the affluent lifestyle of the provincial elites under the Old Regime. Today, it illustrates the civil heritage of the Land, marked by the influence of bourgeois and religious families.

The Dupeyré House is protected for its architectural and historical interest, representing a milestone in Mont-de-Marsanese urban planning. Its inscription includes the entire building, as well as its courtyard and northern building, highlighting its importance in the local heritage landscape.

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